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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 145 Melrose Suppliers

Oil Prices in Melrose, MA

Updated Today at 08:29 AM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Bob's Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
Direct Fuel Inc	$3.10	Yes	Yes
Ashley Fuel Inc	$3.55	Yes	Yes
Broco Oil Inc	$3.30	Yes	Yes
John's Oil Co	$3.19	Yes	Yes
Absolute Oil	$3.24	Yes	Yes
Basile Oil Co	$2.70	Yes	Yes
Fossil Fuel Enterprises	$3.33	Yes	Yes
Michael's McGrath Heating Oil & Diesel	$3.24	Yes	Yes
My Easy Oil	$2.90	Yes	Yes
Needham Oil Online	$3.79	Yes	Yes
Blackstone Valley Oil	Call for price	No	No
Patriot Liquid Energy Inc	Call for price	No	No
John G Maclellan Inc	Call for price	No	No
A Hohmann & Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
HOP Energy	Call for price	No	No
Arlex Oil Corp	Call for price	No	No
Arlington Fuel Oil Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
Arlmont Fuel Corp	Call for price	No	No
AtlanticPratt Energy	Call for price	No	No
Bigelow Oil Company Inc	Call for price	No	No
Booma Oil Inc	Call for price	No	No
Busa Fuel Oil Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
Community Oil Company	Call for price	No	No
Concord Oil Company	Call for price	No	No
Cubby Oil & Energy Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
Devaney Energy	Call for price	No	No
Faulkner Brothers Inc	Call for price	No	No
Fisher Churchill Co	Call for price	No	No
Genove Oil & Air Company Inc	Call for price	No	No
Holden Oil Inc	Call for price	No	No
Jackson Fuel Corp	Call for price	No	No
James J Hayes Oil Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
Keohan Fuels & Transportation Inc	Call for price	No	No
KerivanLane Inc	Call for price	No	No
Linwood Fuel Inc	Call for price	No	No
MacFarlane Energy Inc	Call for price	No	No
Mel & Sons Oil Sales Inc	Call for price	No	No
Metro Energy	Call for price	No	No
Murphy Fuel Corp	Call for price	No	No
Needham Oil & Air	Call for price	No	No
Petro Home Services	Call for price	No	No
Prevett Oil Co	Call for price	No	No
Reggie's Oil Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
ScottWilliams Inc	Call for price	No	No
Smith Oil Co Inc	Call for price	No	No
Stocker Home Energy Service	Call for price	No	No
Thermoil Inc	Call for price	No	No
Townsend Energy	Call for price	No	No
Tropic Heat Corp	Call for price	No	No

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Melrose, MA Cash heating Oil delivery map

Map of the COD Fuel Oil delivery service area for Melrose, MA

Order Size (gallons)	Credit (per gallon)(/gal)	Cash (per gallon)(/gal)	Updated At
100	$2.70	$2.70	Dec 20, 2024, 3:00 PM
150	$2.70	$2.70	Dec 20, 2024, 3:00 PM
200	$2.70	$2.70	Dec 20, 2024, 3:00 PM
250	$2.70	$2.70	Dec 20, 2024, 3:00 PM

Melrose Heating Oil Price Trends

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

Time Horizon	Price Change
1 Week Trend	-$0.001
1 Month Trend	-$0.022
1 Year Trend	-$0.483

Melrose Heating Oil Price History

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

Date	Average Oil Price
12/21/2024	$3.234
12/20/2024	$3.234
12/19/2024	$3.250
12/18/2024	$3.222
12/17/2024	$3.222
12/16/2024	$3.287
12/15/2024	$3.235
12/14/2024	$3.235
12/13/2024	$3.235
12/12/2024	$3.235
12/11/2024	$3.228
12/10/2024	$3.262
12/09/2024	$3.262
12/08/2024	$3.312
12/07/2024	$3.312
12/06/2024	$3.323
12/05/2024	$3.312
12/04/2024	$3.312
12/03/2024	$3.306
12/02/2024	$3.243
12/01/2024	$3.244
11/30/2024	$3.244
11/29/2024	$3.335
11/28/2024	$3.321
11/27/2024	$3.231
11/26/2024	$3.145
11/25/2024	$3.166
11/24/2024	$3.158
11/23/2024	$3.176
11/22/2024	$3.176

Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Melrose Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Melrose, used by 7,694 or 60.79% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Melrose homeowners is heating oil, used by 2,846 homes (22.49%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (1,764), propane (274), no fuel (67), and other fuels (52).

Melrose Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Melrose Households	% of Households
Natural Gas	7,694	60.8%
Heating Oil	2,846	22.5%
Electricity	1,764	13.9%
Propane	274	2.2%
No Fuel	67	0.5%
Other Fuels	52	0.4%

Natural gas (60.8%)

Heating oil (22.5%)

Electricity (13.9%)

Propane (2.2%)

No fuel (0.5%)

Other fuels (0.4%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Melrose

Heating oil has become less popular in Melrose. In the 9 years since 2013, the number of heating oil homes fell from 3,768 to 2,846, a 24.47% drop.

Melrose Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	3,862
2012	3,824
2013	3,768
2014	3,530
2015	3,453
2016	3,327
2017	3,137
2018	3,005
2019	2,935
2020	2,715
2021	2,780
2022	2,846

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Melrose

Between 2013 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 166 to 274.

Between 2013 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 6,125 to 7,694.

Electricity use for home heating in Melrose

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Melrose. Since 2013, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 1,331 to 1,764, a 32.53% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Melrose

Solar is the most environmentally friendly of all space heating fuels. With an “active” solar heating system, liquid is circulated between solar panels on a home’s roof and a heat energy storage tank in the basement.

Homeowners in Melrose have not yet adopted solar heating.

Melrose, MA Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Melrose homeowners purchased a total of 2 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 494 towns in Massachusetts, Melrose ranks 58^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Melrose ranks 223^rd out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Melrose’s overall heating oil use varies from year to year, primarily depending on how cold each winter is. As the temperature outside gets colder, homes’ heating systems need to burn more and more oil to keep homes warm. Last winter in Melrose, the average outside temperature was 4.0° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Melrose Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	40.9° F
2023 - 2024	36.9° F

Melrose Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Melrose homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 145 heating oil companies that serve Melrose is an important decision.

Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners willing to pay a premium for a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system choose one of the 71 “full-service” oil companies that serve Melrose. Full service companies such as Firemans Fuel or Keohan Fuels & Transportation Inc offer automatic fuel delivery and furnace repair under a single roof.

Discount Oil Companies: Also known by the names “COD Fuel Companies” or “Cash Heating Oil Companies”, these companies are for the budget-conscious Melrose homeowner. In return for better prices, you monitor the oil level in your tank and place an order when you run low on oil. Examples of cash heating oil companies that serve Melrose include Ranco Enterpises and Maria's Oil.

Melrose Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Melrose: 145 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Melrose: 18 miles

Average Number Of Melrose Homes Served Per Company: 19 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Melrose Oil Company: 17,213 gallons per year

Melrose, MA Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 2,846 households in Melrose, MA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Melrose, MA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

22% of Melrose, MA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Melrose, MA Households	Melrose, MA Heating Oil Households
12,656	2,846

145 Melrose, MA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 2 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Melrose, MA homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Melrose, MA community relies on its 145 oil companies to keep warm.

Oil delivery is a two step process: First, an oil truck picks up oil at the nearest bulk fuel terminal. In the case of Melrose, MA, two of the closest terminals are Gulf in Chelsea, MA and Gulf in Chelsea, MA. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Melrose, MA.

Melrose Heating Oil Prices FAQs

What is the best price per gallon of home heating oil in Melrose, MA?

The best price of home heating oil in Melrose, MA today is $2.70 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Melrose, MA ranges from a low of $2.70 to a high of $3.79. The average heating oil price in Massachusetts state is $3.23.

How much does 100 gallons of heating oil cost in Melrose, MA?

On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $323.00 in Melrose, MA. Prices range from $270.00 to $379.00, depending on the oil company.

Is the price of heating oil in Melrose, MA rising or falling?

The price of heating oil in Melrose, MA has been falling over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.55 per gallon.

What is the average price of home heating oil in Melrose, MA?

The average price of home heating oil in Melrose, MA is $3.23 per gallon.

What is the price of home heating oil today in Melrose, MA?

Today in Melrose, MA, the price of home heating oil is $2.70 per gallon, which amounts to $270.00 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

What is the current price of heating oil in Melrose, MA?

The current price of heating oil in Melrose, MA ranges from $2.70 to $3.79 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $3.23 per gallon.

How much is home heating oil right now in Melrose, MA?

The current price of home heating oil in Melrose, MA ranges from $2.70 to $3.79 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary based on location, and cash or volume discounts may be available.

Is heating oil going up or down in Melrose, MA?

Heating oil prices have gone down in Melrose, MA by $0.55 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $55.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How much is oil per gallon in Melrose, MA?

As of today, December 21st, 2024, the average price of oil is $3.23 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $2.70 to $3.79 per gallon, depending on factors such as delivery address, oil company, order size, and payment method.

How much is oil for heat in Melrose, MA?

Currently, the price of oil for heating in Melrose, MA ranges from $2.70 to $3.79 per gallon for a 100-gallon delivery. Some oil companies offer various discounts, including cash discounts, volume discounts, military discounts, and senior discounts.

How high will oil go in Melrose, MA?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Melrose, MA. Over the past year, Melrose, MA heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $6.33 for a 100-gallon order. This is $3.10 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.23, and $3.63 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $2.70. Home heating oil prices fluctuate daily based on several factors, including demand, local fuel inventories at terminals (such as CITGO), and the price of crude oil.